Research Catalog

Henry and Mary Anna Palmer Draper papers

Title
  1. Henry and Mary Anna Palmer Draper papers, 1859-1914, bulk (1869-1914).
Supplementary content
  1. Finding Aid
Author
  1. Draper, Henry, 1837-1882.

Details

Additional authors
  1. Draper, Mary Anna Palmer.
  2. Draper, John William, 1811-1882.
  3. Barker, George F. (George Frederick), 1835-1910.
  4. Bierstadt, Edward Hale, 1891-
  5. Bigelow, John, 1817-1911.
  6. Billings, John S. (John Shaw), 1838-1913.
  7. Gibbs, Wolcott, 1822-1908.
  8. Gould, Benjamin Apthorp, 1824-1896.
  9. Holden, Edward S. (Edward Singleton), 1846-1914.
  10. Newcomb, Simon, 1835-1909.
  11. Rood, Ogden N. (Ogden Nicholas), 1831-1902.
  12. Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891.
Description
  1. 1.5 linear feet (8 boxes, 2 folders).
Summary
  1. Collection consists of Draper's correspondence, 1869-1882, with astronomers and others relating to astronomy, astronomical photography, spectroscopy, scientific work being carried out by Draper and his colleagues; and correspondence between Draper and his father, Dr. John William Draper.
Subject
  1. Draper, Henry, 1837-1882
  2. Astronomical photography
  3. Astronomy
  4. Scientific apparatus and instruments
  5. Spectrum analysis
  6. Antiquities > Collection and preservation
Genre/Form
  1. Photographic prints.
  2. Scrapbooks.
  3. Sketches.
Call number
  1. MssCol 838
Access (note)
  1. Restricted access;
  2. Microfilm must be used in lieu of originals when available.
Additional formats (note)
  1. available on microfilm;
Source (note)
  1. Draper, Mary Anna Palmer
Biography (note)
  1. Henry Draper (1837-1882), an American astronomer, was a pioneer in astronomical photography.
Language (note)
  1. in German, French and Italian.
Processing action (note)
  1. Surveyed
  2. Cataloging updated
Author
  1. Draper, Henry, 1837-1882.
Title
  1. Henry and Mary Anna Palmer Draper papers, 1859-1914, bulk (1869-1914).
Restricted access
  1. Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Access
  1. Microfilm must be used in lieu of originals when available.
Additional formats
  1. Correspondence, 1859-1882 available on microfilm; New York Public Library; *ZL-374
Biography
  1. Henry Draper (1837-1882), an American astronomer, was a pioneer in astronomical photography.
Language
  1. Some letters in German, French and Italian.
Finding aids
  1. Collection guide available in repository and on internet.
Connect to:
  1. Finding Aid
Occupation
  1. Astronomers.
Added author
  1. Draper, Mary Anna Palmer.
  2. Draper, John William, 1811-1882.
  3. Barker, George F. (George Frederick), 1835-1910.
  4. Bierstadt, Edward Hale, 1891-
  5. Bigelow, John, 1817-1911.
  6. Billings, John S. (John Shaw), 1838-1913.
  7. Gibbs, Wolcott, 1822-1908.
  8. Gould, Benjamin Apthorp, 1824-1896.
  9. Holden, Edward S. (Edward Singleton), 1846-1914.
  10. Newcomb, Simon, 1835-1909.
  11. Rood, Ogden N. (Ogden Nicholas), 1831-1902.
  12. Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891.
LCCN
  1. ms 68001698
Research call number
  1. MssCol 838
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